Keep in mind Billy, that the decomprression isn't going to get rid of all your pain. Plus it COULD cause the level above/below to fail. So I'm just warning you that you could be in for the same pain and more problems. Personally, unless I was in danger of permanent nerve damage and my spinal cord was being impinged, I wouldn't have surgery.
If he did tell you there was danger of the above, then go ahead. Otherwise, I'd have physical therapy. Take care Billy, Hugs, Lee